Introduction
Delawares Attorney General the States chief law enforcement officer has a broad responsibility to combat crime uphold civil rights safeguard families fight fraud and protect consumers in the First State.
In meeting this mission Attorney General Kathy Jennings is supported by teams of talented lawyers and staff in the Criminal Civil Family Fraud and Consumer Protection and Civil Rights and Public Trust Divisions. Each of the more than 500 staff who work in the Office of the Attorney General are dedicated to serving all Delawareans with integrity and passion.
Deputy Attorneys General with critical support from criminal special investigators victim service specialists paraprofessionals and administrative staff prosecute criminal cases enforce consumer laws provide counsel to state agencies ensure the publics access to open government protect the abused and much more.
Summary Statement
There is an immediate need for two Special Investigators in the Administration Division based in the New Castle County Office in Wilmington Delaware with statewide responsibilities. The primary mission of these roles is to provide armed executive protection to the Attorney General. Responsibilities include conducting threat assessments investigating suspicious or concerning activity coordinating with federal state and local law-enforcement partners and performing advance security planning for official travel events and public appearances throughout the State. These positions are critical to safeguarding the Attorney General maintaining operational readiness and ensuring continuity of leadership and State operations.
Job Requirements
1. Minimum five years law enforcement experience.
2. Ability to investigate complex and difficult cases both independently and as part of a team.
3. Ability to prepare comprehensive investigative reports for review by a Deputy Attorney General for civil and criminal complaints.
4. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
5. Current or recent Police Officers Standards Training (POST) certification.
6. Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) DELJIS NCIC and LEISS.
7. Possession of a valid drivers license.
8. Ability to qualify to carry a DOJ-issued firearm.
9. Willingness to travel and attend various training opportunities as needed.
Conditions of Hire
- Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background checks.
- Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment in accordance with Title 29 Chapter 59 and Title 19 Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.
Benefits
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.